The trial was in recess until Friday to determine if Bernicki was mentally fit to proceed. He was found competent to stand trial.

“The State spent nearly three hours this afternoon questioning prospective jurors,” District Attorney Ben David said Monday night. “We are hopeful that a jury will be empaneled by some point (Tuesday) afternoon and the presentation of evidence will begin. Our goal is to get justice for Brittany Fullwood and to hold William Bernicki fully accountable for her brutal murder.”

Bernicki spent one month in the hospital for his apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He’s been held in Central Prison in Raleigh, because it’s better equipped to handle his medical issues.

Three witnesses took the stand Friday, including Brittany Fullwood’s father, Ray Fullwood, Bernicki’s former neighbor, and Brittany’s roommate.

According to the New Hanover County District Attorney’s office, Brittany’s roommate will continue his testimony Monday morning.